




Wages down 8%, COGS down 7%, profit steady at ~20%
Dream bar launched with systems and accountability in place
The owner stepped off the tools and reclaimed weekends

Profit flipped from -9% to +15% YTD, with COGS cut to 28%
Owner hours halved to 40–45/week with stronger leadership in place
New profit drivers added, national recognition earned, and a second site opened rent-free

$64K in annual savings + $1,225/week recovered
COGS under control, margins stabilised
Strong Head Chef hired with systems in place


